SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha emphasized the Government’s unwavering commitment to eradicating all forms of discrimination and fostering an inclusive, fair, and equitable society for all.
Addressing an event on the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities organised by Kalpana Kala Kendra in association with J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages; Jigar Jammu and Anam Sneh Parivar Prayagraj, at Abhinav Theatre on Sunday LG Sinha said that the UT administration was committed towards socio-economic empowerment of persons with disabilities and developing an enabling environment for them to lead a dignified life.
He felicitated the individuals and institutions who have overcome challenges in life to excel in various sectors and made outstanding contributions to empower Divyangjan.
“Government is committed to end all discrimination and create an inclusive, just and equitable society in which our Divyangjan enjoy equal opportunities and are able to realise their potential and dreams,” the Lt Governor said.
Various initiatives for inclusion of Divyangjans, including J&K Rights to Persons with Disabilities Rules, Appointment of a Disability Commissioner for focused attention and Registration with National Trust emphasizing the commitment to Intellectual Disabilities, he said.
“Administration has also taken steps to recognise 100% visual disability as benchmark disability for MTS post, increase in number of benchmark disabilities for various posts in Government sector and 200% increase in distribution of retrofitted scooties to achieve saturation,” he added.
Under the guidance of PM Narendra Modi, efforts are being made to create accessible infrastructure for Divyangjan in government buildings and major public places, he added.
The Lt Governor urged all sections of the society to join the J&K Administration’s endeavour in ensuring complete integration of Divyangjan into the mainstream and their effective participation in socio-economic activities with dignity.
He also assured every support and assistance from the administration to Persons with Disabilities in their entrepreneurial and business ventures.
On the occasion, the Lt Governor released a book titled “Swarn Dhara”.
